Job Title: Logistics Officer – STRIDES Project
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: STRIDES
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: MSH/SURE Offices, Kampala, Uganda
About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects, both in Kampala and other parts of the country including STRIDES for Family Health project and TRACKTB.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing strategic guidance, establishing and overseeing a functional logistics/store management system and supervising the operations and management of the stores.
She/ he will ensure that STRIDES donations such as long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), hygiene kits and medical equipment are managed and systematically distributed across STRIDES collaborating districts.
In collaboration with the M&E unit, ensure that logistics data including distribution and client information is entered in a central data base, analyzed and reported on a monthly basis.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Senior Data Specialist- STRIDES Project - Management Sciences for Health
Job Title Senior Data Specialist- STRIDES Project
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: STRIDES
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: MSH/SURE Offices, Kampala, Uganda
About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects, both in Kampala and other parts of the country including STRIDES for Family Health project and TRACKTB.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
S/he will support data management, improvement of the HMIS including enhancing the capacity for data collection, analysis, dissemination, and data use at project, district and facility levels.
The Senior Data Specialist will also conduct data verification exercises and support the utilization of LQAS data. S/he will also manage the STRIDES Management of Information Systems(MIS) and ensure that the database supports STRIDES to track PMP indicators to facilitate reporting on progress, impact and accountability.
Provide timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual performance data in relation to the STRIDES PMP indicators in order to track performance against the indicators and facilitate management decisions and reporting.
Maintain the STRIDES MIS including establishing, maintaining and updating databases and records for STRIDES CSR initiatives.
Ensure that STRIDES PMP and performance data is entered in the USAID Performance Reporting System (PRS) and FTFMIS database as required.
Ensure storage and utilization of data from the annual survey and LQAS surveys and provide technical support to implementation of LQAS surveys and operation research studies with a focus on data collection and analysis.
Support the district Bio-statisticians in the 15 STRIDES collaborating districts in monitoring the quality of data that is being entered into DHIS2 and provide remedial actions and provision of capacity support for HMIS focal persons and records officers in close collaboration with the District Bio-statisticians.
Qualifications,
The applicant should hold a degree in demography, statistics, quantitative economics or related field or equivalent experience in data management,
Skills and Experience:
At least five years experience in relational data base design, operations and maintenance,
At least three years experience in the analysis and presentation of health problem and service data and indicators,
High-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and knowledge of statistical analysis packages such as SPSS and STATA,
Knowledge, skills and experience in key M&E standard tools such as PMPs, and results frameworks,
Knowledge, skills and experience in USAID’s standard tools and requirements will be an added advantage,
Training skills, including facilitation, mentoring and coaching,
Excellent team player and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both oral and in writing in the English language.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send them to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi,
P O Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda. Email: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline 15th November, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: STRIDES
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: MSH/SURE Offices, Kampala, Uganda
About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects, both in Kampala and other parts of the country including STRIDES for Family Health project and TRACKTB.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
S/he will support data management, improvement of the HMIS including enhancing the capacity for data collection, analysis, dissemination, and data use at project, district and facility levels.
The Senior Data Specialist will also conduct data verification exercises and support the utilization of LQAS data. S/he will also manage the STRIDES Management of Information Systems(MIS) and ensure that the database supports STRIDES to track PMP indicators to facilitate reporting on progress, impact and accountability.
Provide timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual performance data in relation to the STRIDES PMP indicators in order to track performance against the indicators and facilitate management decisions and reporting.
Maintain the STRIDES MIS including establishing, maintaining and updating databases and records for STRIDES CSR initiatives.
Ensure that STRIDES PMP and performance data is entered in the USAID Performance Reporting System (PRS) and FTFMIS database as required.
Ensure storage and utilization of data from the annual survey and LQAS surveys and provide technical support to implementation of LQAS surveys and operation research studies with a focus on data collection and analysis.
Support the district Bio-statisticians in the 15 STRIDES collaborating districts in monitoring the quality of data that is being entered into DHIS2 and provide remedial actions and provision of capacity support for HMIS focal persons and records officers in close collaboration with the District Bio-statisticians.
Qualifications,
The applicant should hold a degree in demography, statistics, quantitative economics or related field or equivalent experience in data management,
Skills and Experience:
At least five years experience in relational data base design, operations and maintenance,
At least three years experience in the analysis and presentation of health problem and service data and indicators,
High-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and knowledge of statistical analysis packages such as SPSS and STATA,
Knowledge, skills and experience in key M&E standard tools such as PMPs, and results frameworks,
Knowledge, skills and experience in USAID’s standard tools and requirements will be an added advantage,
Training skills, including facilitation, mentoring and coaching,
Excellent team player and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both oral and in writing in the English language.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send them to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi,
P O Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda. Email: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline 15th November, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates.
Project Coordinator - Palmetto Medical Initiative
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Palmetto Medical Initiative (PMI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: United Nations Medical Director
Job Summary: The role of the Project Coordinator is to work alongside PMI Uganda staff in achievement of strategic goals and objectives. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will serve as a liaison between PMI Uganda and PMI International through direct project oversight and reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organization that is rapidly growing and re-defining sustainable, quality health care in rural areas of developing countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work alongside International Director to maintain strategic plan and business model
Work alongside Clinic Administrator in Uganda to identify long-term goals, capacities, and strategies for growth
Provide direction and support to local staff through the transitional management period
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Act as a liaison between PMI International Executive Leadership and PMI Uganda
Research and apply best practices being successfully implemented by similar organizations
Organisation: Palmetto Medical Initiative (PMI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: United Nations Medical Director
Job Summary: The role of the Project Coordinator is to work alongside PMI Uganda staff in achievement of strategic goals and objectives. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will serve as a liaison between PMI Uganda and PMI International through direct project oversight and reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organization that is rapidly growing and re-defining sustainable, quality health care in rural areas of developing countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work alongside International Director to maintain strategic plan and business model
Work alongside Clinic Administrator in Uganda to identify long-term goals, capacities, and strategies for growth
Provide direction and support to local staff through the transitional management period
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Act as a liaison between PMI International Executive Leadership and PMI Uganda
Research and apply best practices being successfully implemented by similar organizations
Senior Technical Officers jobs opportunity - Management Sciences for Health
Senior Technical Officers – Urban DOTs (2 Vacancies)
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: TRACK TB
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: MSH/SURE Offices, Kampala, Uganda
About Project:
TRACK TB is a 5 – year USAID-funded project that started in January 2013 and ends in 2017. TRACK TB focuses on increasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts in TB/HIV. This is aimed at meeting national targets for reducing the burden of TB; MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection.
Key Roles
The Senior Technical Officer Urban DOTS will be responsible for implementation of activities that fall under the Urban DOTS result area of TRACK TB Project.
Working in collaboration with KCCA and partners under the Kampala City Tuberculosis Task Force (KCTF), s/he will provide technical and operational support
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: TRACK TB
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: MSH/SURE Offices, Kampala, Uganda
About Project:
TRACK TB is a 5 – year USAID-funded project that started in January 2013 and ends in 2017. TRACK TB focuses on increasing Tuberculosis (TB) Case Detection Rate (CDR) and Treatment Success Rate (TSR) in Kampala and USAID supported districts in TB/HIV. This is aimed at meeting national targets for reducing the burden of TB; MDR-TB and TB/HIV co infection.
Key Roles
The Senior Technical Officer Urban DOTS will be responsible for implementation of activities that fall under the Urban DOTS result area of TRACK TB Project.
Working in collaboration with KCCA and partners under the Kampala City Tuberculosis Task Force (KCTF), s/he will provide technical and operational support
UN Physician - United Nations Development Programme Uganda
Job Title: UN Physician
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: United Nations Medical Director
Background:
Under the medical supervision by the United Nations Medical Director and the overall management of the resident representative, the UN Physician is the Head of the UN Clinic of the UN system in Uganda. The Clinic Doctor works closely with WHO on health and medical matters and with UNDP on Administrative issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
Conduct radio checks as requested by the UN security operations;
Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and help solve critical incidents;
Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: United Nations Medical Director
Background:
Under the medical supervision by the United Nations Medical Director and the overall management of the resident representative, the UN Physician is the Head of the UN Clinic of the UN system in Uganda. The Clinic Doctor works closely with WHO on health and medical matters and with UNDP on Administrative issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
Conduct radio checks as requested by the UN security operations;
Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and help solve critical incidents;
Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
Programme Support Officer - TradeMark East Africa
Job Title: Programme Support Officer
Organisation: TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: START Senior Director
Salary: (Starting monthly gross salary - USh7,105,000)
About TMEA:
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA ) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, business and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through:
Increased market access;
Organisation: TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: START Senior Director
Salary: (Starting monthly gross salary - USh7,105,000)
About TMEA:
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA ) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, business and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through:
Increased market access;
Administrative Assistant jobs opportunity in Uganda at United States Embassy, US Mission
Administrative Assistant
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 090/2013
Duty Station: USAID, Gulu, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-8 (Ugshs. 38,988,039 to 58,134,949 p.a. inclusive of allowances)
About NUDEIL:
USAID/Uganda seeks to hire a Northern Uganda Development of Enhanced Local Governance, Infrastructure, and Livelihoods (NUDEIL) Program Manager to oversee the implementation of the NUDEIL Program. Located in Gulu, the contractor will work across the Mission's Development Objective teams to help coordinate and facilitate the integration of and reporting on NUDEIL activities into the Mission's broader portfolio and enhance programs aimed at stabilization and reconstruction in northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The job holder provides support to the NUDEIL Program Manager focusing specifically on relationships with Ugandan Government Officials at the district and local level and provide oversight and assistance to the district financial systems and reporting regarding the NUDEIL program. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and organizing all communication and information between USAID and all other parties as well as maintaining internal reporting and organization for the USAID NUDEIL staff.
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 090/2013
Duty Station: USAID, Gulu, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-8 (Ugshs. 38,988,039 to 58,134,949 p.a. inclusive of allowances)
About NUDEIL:
USAID/Uganda seeks to hire a Northern Uganda Development of Enhanced Local Governance, Infrastructure, and Livelihoods (NUDEIL) Program Manager to oversee the implementation of the NUDEIL Program. Located in Gulu, the contractor will work across the Mission's Development Objective teams to help coordinate and facilitate the integration of and reporting on NUDEIL activities into the Mission's broader portfolio and enhance programs aimed at stabilization and reconstruction in northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The job holder provides support to the NUDEIL Program Manager focusing specifically on relationships with Ugandan Government Officials at the district and local level and provide oversight and assistance to the district financial systems and reporting regarding the NUDEIL program. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and organizing all communication and information between USAID and all other parties as well as maintaining internal reporting and organization for the USAID NUDEIL staff.
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